Senior Associate, Wealth Management Operations (Private Trust Accounting), CBWMO, Group COO

4/23/2026

The role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements for complex trust structures while ensuring compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and tax regulations. Additionally, the associate will implement financial controls, manage business risks, and drive process improvements through automation and standardization.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com

About the Role

Business Function
Private Trust Operations at DBS performs a variety of functions, encompassing new client onboarding, ongoing administration for existing trusts, and financial management responsibilities.

Key systems utilized in this role include Navision for client management and e-Storage for document management.

At DBS, we are deeply committed to fostering and reinforcing our strong PRIDE! culture, achieved through a strategic focus on continuous staff capability development, empowerment, productivity enhancement, collaborative teamwork, innovative technology adoption, proactive operational risk management, and strong partnerships to deliver exceptional RED service to our valued customers.

Responsibilities:

Prepare/review financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standard and/or established accounting standards and corporate policies.
Prepare and review financial statements and bank statements of operating entities within complex trust structure.
Perform and coordinate tax reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance with the requirements.
Implement financial controls and monitor effectiveness of controls in processes.
Assess and communicate information regarding business risks with stakeholders across the organization.
Identify and implement process simplification, standardization and automatization of financial and tax reporting to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or CA/ CPA equivalent qualification.
At least 5 years of experience in managing full set financial statements, reporting and statutory audit of a large entity or group of companies independently. Preferably with 4 years of experience in Big Four accounting firms in Singapore.
A solid understanding of the current local tax regime, including specific knowledge of regulations such as 13U and 13O.
Strong financial analysis capabilities combined with advanced proficiency in Excel.
Trust knowledge and work experience in Trust Companies will be preferred.
Experience participating in moderately complex accounting activities across countries/multisite.
Experience in group accounting or working with companies in a group.
Ability to communicate, influence and build trust with partners at multiple levels in the organization.
Work location is in Jurong East

Location:

DBS Asia Gateway

Job:

Operations

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

Key Skills

Financial ReportingTrust AccountingTax ReportingFinancial AnalysisExcelStatutory AuditFinancial ControlsRisk ManagementProcess SimplificationProcess AutomationStakeholder ManagementClient OnboardingTrust AdministrationNavisione-Storage

Senior Associate, Wealth Management Operations (Private Trust Accounting), CBWMO, Group COO

Business FunctionPrivate Trust Operations at DBS performs a variety of functions, encompassing new client onboarding, ongoing administration for existing trusts, and financial management responsibilities.

Key systems utilized in this role include Navision for client management and e-Storage for document management.

Responsibilities:

Prepare/review financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standard and/or established accounting standards and corporate policies.

Prepare and review financial statements and bank statements of operating entities within complex trust structure.

Perform and coordinate tax reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance with the requirements.

Implement financial controls and monitor effectiveness of controls in processes.

Assess and communicate information regarding business risks with stakeholders across the organization.

Identify and implement process simplification, standardization and automatization of financial and tax reporting to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or CA/ CPA equivalent qualification.

At least 5 years of experience in managing full set financial statements, reporting and statutory audit of a large entity or group of companies independently. Preferably with 4 years of experience in Big Four accounting firms in Singapore.

A solid understanding of the current local tax regime, including specific knowledge of regulations such as 13U and 13O.

Strong financial analysis capabilities combined with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Trust knowledge and work experience in Trust Companies will be preferred.

Experience participating in moderately complex accounting activities across countries/multisite.

Experience in group accounting or working with companies in a group.

Ability to communicate, influence and build trust with partners at multiple levels in the organization.

Work location is in Jurong East

Business Function
Private Trust Operations at DBS performs a variety of functions, encompassing new client onboarding, ongoing administration for existing trusts, and financial management responsibilities.